DHC Deep Cleansing Oil is a facial cleanser and makeup remover that is inspired by Japanese beauty traditions. It is a virgin olive-oil based facial cleanser that binds with sebum and impurities and effortlessly breaks down stubborn, waterproof makeup. The product is free of harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones, and sulfates. The following are the ingredients of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil:
Key Ingredients
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil: antioxidant, emollient
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: emollient
- Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate: emulsifying
- Pentylene Glycol: solvent, moisturizer/humectant
- Phenoxyethanol: preservative
- Tocopherol: antioxidant
- Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate: soothing
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil: antioxidant, antimicrobial/antibacterial
Olive oil is the main ingredient in DHC Deep Cleansing Oil, and it is rich in nourishing fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, and palmitic acids, as well as antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols, and carotenoids. It is a great option for dry skin but less so for acne-prone or damaged skin. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a light-textured, clear, odorless, and non-greasy emollient that feels good on the skin and is well tolerated by every skin type. Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a self-emulsifying surfactant that is popular in oil cleansers as it allows the oils to interact with water for easy cleansing. Pentylene Glycol is a solvent and moisturizer/humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated. Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that is used to prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in the product. Tocopherol is a type of vitamin E that is a chain-breaking antioxidant and helps to defend the skin from environmental factors that accelerate signs of aging. Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate is a soothing ingredient that helps to calm the skin. Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil is an antioxidant and antimicrobial/antibacterial ingredient that helps to protect the skin from damage.
Positive aspects of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil:
- Contains nourishing fatty acids, antioxidant polyphenols, tocopherols, and carotenoids
- Binds with sebum and impurities and effortlessly breaks down stubborn, waterproof makeup
- Free of harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones, and sulfates
- Contains ingredients that are good for anti-aging, dry skin, brightening skin, and scar healing
Negative aspects of DHC Deep Cleansing Oil:
- Olive oil, the main ingredient, is known to be mildly comedogenic (pore-clogging)
- May not be suitable for acne-prone or damaged skin
